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Thursday, November 19, 2009

Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.Luke 9:1

How do we define authority when used in the context of scripture? Is spiritual authority the same as that used in the world? Throughout the New Testament the term is used over 30 times to reference the point of God’s authority given to man through the Lord Jesus the Christ. Scripture indicates that word was “made flesh and dwelt among us” (John 1:14) the authority given to us by our Lord Jesus the Christ rest in the word of God present and available to us today. The book that adorns the coffee table or the rear console of the back seat of the car is our authority. It is the instrument God uses to manifest his glory.

Christians the power and authority that was transferred to the disciples in Luke 9:1 has the same substance today in each one of us disciplined in the faith of Jesus Christ. Each of us in our uniqueness has the foundation for that transfer of authority and power to manifest in every area of our lives. Notice the scripture makes clear that it is over” all devils” (Luke9:1). Those issues in our finances, behavior, relationships, faith, self control and the likes of are the devils he gave us authority over. Fathers when you become the priest and prophet over your home you take authority over the atmosphere that lives in it. Mothers when you speak love, kindness, gentleness, faithfulness in your children then and only then will they have authority over the places they frequent and the company they keep. To often we become insecure in our efforts because of our dependence on those God has placed in authority over us. Remember there is a transfer from them to you. When we believe then the power that accompanies that authority will manifest unto the glory of God. In order for us to alleviate sickness, diseases, poverty, crime, racism, oppression, hatred, and the likes of we have to become disciplined in the faith of the cross of Christ and understand it place in our lives. Without Him crucified it is to non effect (1Corinthinans 1:17).

As I close I leave this jewel to the thought of the power of words. The root of the term authority is author. It is defined as “an originator or creator, as of a theory or plan.” Its Latin origins define the term from the Latin auctor, "authorizer, responsible agent, originator, or maker." Until we incorporate this in the discipline of what we believe that Jesus Christ is the originator of our lives, then the revival we all are expecting will manifest to the glory of God. Amen.

Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power.1Corinthians 15:24

His authority is written into the hearts of each of us. Only whenwe believe can it be manifested into His glory.

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Welcome to Mirhez Images. The name Mirhez is a combination of my parents first names, Mir is short for Miriam and Hez is short for Hezekiah. I do this in honor of them.This is a record of Limited edition prints/paintings that I started on December 21, 2008. Currently I will be posting about 3-4 Limited edition prints a week on this blog. If you'd like to have the daily prints/ paintings sent to your email every time a new one is posted enter your email address in the box above. If you would like to purchase a print click here

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Born August 3, 1960 in Newark, New Jersey to Hezekiah and Miriam Crudup the 5th oldest of 10. As a child there was a great love to copy art from comic books and other materials. Over the years this developed a creative . that led Anthony to pursue drawing with great love and affection. After graduating from West Side High School in Newark, New Jersey he attended the University of Minnesota with a major in Journalism and Communications a minor in Fine Arts.. It was during this time he developed a great affection towards the creative and its effects on the soul.. during the late 8o's and early 90's he began to wane and his interest for art took a back seat to financial dysfunction and social and spiritual unrest. during this period Anthony surrendered to his Lord and King Jesus Christ and began the process of healing that allowed and presented him with the freedom to become more expressive,hence developing a style quite unique to him. Currently He is beginning to form into one of the most expressive and prolific artist of his time. It is with the assurance and the Love of Jesus that complels him to look forward to a future of creative and spiritual excellence that will become a blessing to his brothers and sisters in Christ and to the world.

Anthony and Emmanuel Crudup

Outside of my love for Jesus Christ my greatest inspiration is my son Emmanuel James Crudup.His passion for life inspires me to strive for greatness. Amen

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Heart of the Fathers is a blog created by the Artist Anthony Crudup of Mirhez Images to encourage the hearts of Fathers into the lives of their children.(Malachi 4:6) As a father the relationship I had with the mother of my son discouraged me from encouraging the life of my son. It hindered me from receiving the power of God in my life. It robbed me from living responsibly concerning the life of my son. Today I'm encourage not by the relationship with his mother but by my relationship with God the Father through the Lord Jesus the Christ. It is in that relationship and authority that I choose to live in order for my seed to live and prosper.(Deuteronomy 30:19) Amen.
Daily we will entertain renderings of art created by the artist Anthony Crudup from Mirhez Images to encourage and present the positive and wonderful glory of being a father in the sight and glory of God. All of the images will be available for purchase through our ArtByUs portfolio.http://www.artbyus.com/auctions.php?a=6&b=7890